NSE4 - FortiGate Administrator

Practical Firewall Administration Course

Requirements:
  • Knowledge of network protocols
  • Basic understanding of firewall principles

This course is ideal for network and security professionals who manage and secure networks using FortiGate firewalls and want to advance their administrative skills beyond daily operations.

  • Network & Security Administrator

  • Network Engineer

  • Firewall Administrator

What will you learn

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  • You will gain a solid understanding of basic FortiGate (FortiOS) configuration starting from factory default settings, including system and network parameters.
  • You will gain hands-on experience configuring and operating key security features, including security profiles (IPS, antivirus, web filtering, application control) and inspection of encrypted SSL/TLS traffic.
  • You will learn how to manage FortiGate devices using both the graphical user interface (GUI) and the command-line interface (CLI), including the control of administrative access and permissions.
  • You will learn how to deploy and operate access and connectivity scenarios such as SSL VPN, site-to-site IPsec VPN, high availability (HA), and the principles of the Fortinet Security Fabric.
  • You will acquire practical skills in designing and applying firewall policies and NAT (port forwarding, source NAT, and destination NAT) to control network access.

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Timeline

Training Agenda

  • System and Network Settings
  • Firewall Policies and NAT
  • Routing
  • Firewall Authentication
  • Fortinet Single Sign-On (FSSO)
  • Certificate Operations
  • Antivirus
  • Web Filtering
  • Intrusion Prevention and Application Control
  • SSL VPN
  • IPsec VPN
  • SD-WAN Configuration and Monitoring
  • Security Fabric
  • High Availability
  • Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
  • Block length 90
  • Teaching hours 32
  • Refreshments Yes
  • Exam No

In this course, you will focus on the most used features of FortiGate firewalls and their practical use in real operation. Through interactive lab exercises you will practice configuring firewall policies, user authentication, high availability (HA), SSL VPNsite-to-site IPsec VPN and the principles of Fortinet Security Fabric.

You will also learn how to effectively protect your network with FortiGate security profiles such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering and application control. The administrative fundamentals learned will provide you with a solid understanding of implementing and managing FortiGate firewalls, allowing you to safely and effectively deploy these technologies in a production environment.

Prestigious certification included

Certifikace NSE 4 – FortiGate Administrator

The Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiGate Administrator certification exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for configuring and administering firewall solutions within an enterprise security infrastructure.

The certification exam can be scheduled through Pearson VUE.

The exam fee is not included in the course price.

Certification instructions

Exam format

  • Duration: 90 minutes

  • Number of questions: 50–55

  • Language: English

A score report will be available in your Pearson VUE account.

Frequently asked questions

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Who is the FortiGate Administrator course intended for?

The course is intended for network and security professionals, firewall administrators, and network engineers who manage or will manage FortiGate firewalls in a production environment.

Does the course have any prerequisites?

Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, routing) and a basic understanding of firewall principles is required to enter the course.

Before taking the FortiGate Administrator course, you should have a thorough understanding of all topics covered in the FortiGate Operator course.

Will I be able to manage FortiGate in practice after the course?

Yes. The course focuses on real-life operational scenarios (firewall policies, VPNs, HA, security profiles, troubleshooting) and prepares participants for normal FortiGate administration on a production network.

What certification will the course prepare me for?

The course covers topics relevant to the Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiGate / FortiOS Administrator certification exam and serves as a quality preparation for this exam. However, the certification exam is not included in the course price. The exam must be booked separately through Pearson VUE.

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